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Eating Palermo: Street Food & Market Tour
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3 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Have a bite of Palermo's authentic Street Food.
We guide you through the heart of the city's culinary scene, exploring historic piazzas and sampling iconic street foods and visit the bustling Ballarò Food Market for a taste of its rich 1000-year history while discovering hidden gems and local legends in the charming Albergheria district.
Delighting in traditional Sicilian street food delights like smoky stigghiola and mangia e bevi, sfincione palermitano and classic arancine.
What's Included
- Explore Palermo's historic Ballarò market and taste local cheese, olives and sundried tomatoes
- Food lovers guide: a list of recommendations with our Palermo top picks
- Taste traditional street foods like sfincione palermitano and crocchè and meet local artisans
- Local English speaking guide
- Sip on coffee and Step into a stunning monastery ⛪ to discover sinfully good pastries
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
Quattro Canti
This is a Baroque square located at the intersection of two major streets in Palermo. Built between 1608 and 1620 this architectural masterpiece stands as a symbol of the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
• Admission Ticket Free
Panelle and crocchè are a must in Palermo. Antica Friggitoria Dal 1947 is a renowned establishment in Palermo, Sicily, boasting a legacy of traditional frying expertise since its founding year.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mercato Ballaro
Hear from Alberto about the secrets of olives, sundried tomatoes and taste them with some local cheese at his stand in the Ballarò Market.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Running for 56 years, this bakery is a little gem in the market. The NY Times also wrote an article about them! Luciano will prepare for our guests 2 types of sfincione palermitano - with tomatoes and caciocavallo cheese, and bagherese, with tuna cheese and onions
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chiesa del Carmine Maggiore
Dating back to the 16th century, this church boasts Baroque architecture and serves as a cultural and spiritual landmark in the vibrant Ballarò market area.
• Admission Ticket Free
Fall in love with smoky, slow-grilled stigghiola and mangia e bevi from the Queens of Palermo street food
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sip on coffee and munch on cookies from a century-old roastery
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Via Vittorio Emanuele
This bustling thoroughfare is also known for its architectural beauty, showcasing a blend of different styles from various periods in Palermo's rich history.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Arch of Cutò is an ancient monument in Palermo, Sicily, dating back to the 13th century. It stands as a symbol of the city's rich cultural heritage, featuring elegant Gothic-Norman architecture.
• Admission Ticket Free
Open since 1957, this caffè is also a restaurant and tavola calda. Eat a real arancina, choosing between butter and meat.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stazione di Palermo Centrale
The station's imposing architecture reflects its historical significance and importance as a gateway to the island.
• Admission Ticket Free
This place is a nice find in a really touristic area. Runned by two lovely old people, Angelina prepares her granita only with fresh fruits, without using any additive or colourant.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Eating Europe Food Tours Rome
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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